The Winter’s Tale
by William Shakespeare
The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare holds a well received rating of 3.69 out of 5, based on 15.4K reader ratings. First published in 1600. The book spans 279 pages.
About The Winter's Tale
You can find an alternative cover for this ISBN here.The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems and an extensive introduction. The Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's most varied, theatrically self-conscious, and emotionally wide-ranging plays. Much of the play's copiousness inheres in its generic intermingling of tragedy, comedy, romance, pastoral, and the history play. In addition to dates and sources, the introduction attends to iterative patterns, the nature and cause of Leontes' jealousy, the staging and meaning of the bear episode, and the thematic and structural implications of the figure of Time. Special attention is paid to the ending and its tempered happiness. Performance history is integrated throughout the introduction and commentary. Appendices include the theatrical practice of doubling.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| Published | 1600 |
| Pages | 279 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Poetry, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.69 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,385 |
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What genre is The Winter's Tale?
The Winter's Tale is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Poetry, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Winter's Tale worth reading?
Based on 15.4K reader ratings, The Winter's Tale has an average score of 3.69 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Winter's Tale?
The Winter's Tale has 279 pages.
Who wrote The Winter's Tale?
The Winter's Tale was written by William Shakespeare. It was first published in 1600.
What is the ISBN for The Winter's Tale?
The ISBN-13 for The Winter's Tale is 9780521293730.0.
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